Boards and spine slightly faded. Top edge of D/J slightly creased. 454pp.
Standard Telephones and Cables Limited, 1978, Cloth, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Heavy Item Postage Quote. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.

ISBN:

Inventory #22147

Price: £ 30.00 GBP ($ 47.40 approx. - € 36.24 approx.)

Slight creasing to spine.326pp.Slight darkening to pages.
Delta Books, 1967, Paperback, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. First Edition. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN:

Inventory #19484

Price: £ 7.50 GBP ($ 11.85 approx. - € 9.06 approx.)

Spawned by the popularity of Bernt Spiegel's "The Upper Half of the Motorcycle" in its original German (now in its third edition and ninth printing), this English translation brings the book's provocative message to a wider audience. The author's metaphor considers the rider and the motorcycle as a single unit, the rider being the upper half. It draws on anthropology, psychology, biology, physics, and other disciplines to analyse the theory and function of the man-machine unit. Viewed through this multi-disciplinary prism, motorcycle riding is seen as a uniquely complex activity requiring insight and instincts as well as experience and training for the rider to operate the machine like an artificial limb - as 'part' of the rider himself. The ultimate goal for riders is the integration of the man-machine interface and development of their skills to the point of virtuosity. The book opens with a fascinating exploration of the development and workings of the human brain: how it was shaped by evolution, how many of our physical actions are controlled by 'built-in' (subconscious) 'programs', how we perceive our world (our 'mesocosm'), how we use foresight, and how we learn and apply what we learn, particularly our remarkable adaptability. This second section describes the interaction between our built-in programs and our conscious actions and explores man's use of tools to extend his capabilities - a motorcycle being one such tool. The third section discusses the 'integration' of man and tool - rider and motorcycle - and the remarkable improvement in one's riding proficiency when rider and motorcycle begin to perform as an integrated unit rather than as a bundle of cargo on a means of conveyance. The fourth section suggests self-training techniques to achieve higher levels of performance, and the fifth section provides specific recommendations for practical training. In this book, motorcycling enthusiasts will discover new insights, unique perspectives, and invaluable advice that will challenge and improve their riding style, making it much more satisfying and enjoyable, and perhaps, with practice, even bringing it 'to the point of virtuosity'. 189pp.
Whitehorse Press, 2010, Laminated Card Covers, Book Condition: As New, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. First Edition. . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 9781884313752

Inventory #23828

Price: £ 15.00 GBP ($ 23.70 approx. - € 18.12 approx.)

The National Railway Museum in York has a large and varied collection of railway art and artefacts; this books shows over 200 of the best posters dating from the railways' heyday prior to nationalization. In this period, renowned poster artists of the calibre of Edward McKnight Kauffer, Tom Purvis and Cassandre were commissioned by the railway groups to promote not only their lines but also the most beautiful and appealing cities and towns in their areas for tourists to visit. The railway companies virtually invented the "package tour", and promoted it intensively not only in the UK but also in the USA. The introduction explains the history of the companies during the period covered, and examines their attitudes to poster advertising. The book is then divided into four sections, one for each of the railway groups: the resulting selection makes an analysis of poster art in the UK in its "golden age" of the Twenties and Thirties. Extended captions explain the context of the works, and information about the artists is provided. The authors are on the curatorial staff of the National Railway Museum, York. N.B. Edges of Covers faded. Spine faded. Corners slightly bumped. 160pp.
Laurence King, 1992, Paperback, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. First Edition. . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 1856690148

Inventory #23487

Price: £ 12.50 GBP ($ 19.75 approx. - € 15.10 approx.)

"Imagining Science" brings together internationally recognised artists, scientists, and social commentators to feature a body of original artwork and essays which explores the complex legal, ethical, and social concerns about advances in biotechnology, such as stem cell research, cloning, and genetic testing. Many important questions and themes emerge from this exchange, highlighting the linkages between scientific and creative research. This collaboration also stresses the vital role art can play in critiquing these biomedical technologies, particularly as advancements in science begin to challenge our ethical boundaries. 105pp.
University of Alberta Press, 2008, Card Covers/Paperback, Book Condition: New, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. First Edition. . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 0888645082

Inventory #20404

Price: £ 15.00 GBP ($ 23.70 approx. - € 18.12 approx.)